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Combined B.S./M.A. Program

The Combined B.S./M.A. Degree Program in University College is designed for students who wish to pursue rigorous and accelerated study that will lead to both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in related fields for which there are degree programs in University College.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for admission to the Combined B.S./M.A. Program in University College include:

  • Admission to a Bachelor of Science degree program in University College.

  • Completion of a minimum of 60 units toward the Bachelor of Science degree, including transfer credit, with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average. Only in exceptional cases will candidates be authorized to pursue the B.S./M.A. Program after completing 84 units.

  • Completion of a minimum of 12 units of undergraduate course work in University College, at least 9 of which must be advanced level (300-400), with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average.

  • Completion of Combined BS/MA Program Preliminary Authorization Request.

  • Two academic writing samples, at least one of which must be research-based, to be submitted to University College.

  • Personal interview with the Director of Advising and/or Associate Dean for Academics.

Admission

Students who meet the eligibility requirements noted above should complete the BS/MA Program Preliminary Authorization Request. Two academic writing samples, one of which must be research-based, and a personal interview, are also required for preliminary authorization. Applicants will be informed, following a review of writing samples and personal interview, whether or not they have been authorized to pursue the Combined BS/MA Program, including authorization to register for graduate coursework that will count toward both the undergraduate and appropriate master’s degree. Students receiving this preliminary authorization are required to submit the Application for Graduate Admission form in University College during the final 30-36 units of undergraduate study, at which time their academic performance and potential for continued graduate study will be reevaluated. If approved, students will be formally admitted to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

 

Requirements for the Combined B.S./M.A.

  • Formal admission to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences based on submission of Application for Graduate Admission in University College.

  • Completion of a minimum of 135 units of course work, undergraduate and graduate, including all residency requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.

  • Completion of all requirements in the student’s graduate program, including a final written project where required, and in accordance with all academic policies and procedures for undergraduate and graduate study in University College and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

  • A maximum of 15-18 units of graduate course work (depending on the specific M.A. program) at the 400 and 500 levels may count as requirements for both the graduate degree and as unrestricted electives in the undergraduate degree.

  • Candidates will receive both the B.S. and M.A. at the completion of the entire program.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment to discuss the program, please call (314) 935-6759.